Conch Shell Trumpet

SA3766

From: Peru

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number SA3766
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru
Culture Area Andean
Period Early Intermediate Period
Date Made 200 BCE-600 CE
Section American
Materials Conch Shell
Description

Conch Shell trumpet (pututu). Tip cut off and suspension hole drilled.

Height 10.5 cm
Length 20 cm
Width 17.5 cm
Credit Line Peruvian Expedition, William C. Farabee, 1923

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